Rugby Australia and rep of disgruntled captains set to meet
A Rugby Australia board member and one of the group of disgruntled former Wallabies captains are set to meet on Monday, as the tro…
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25 Apr 2020, 3:35
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Toomua is busier than ever off the field
Usually studying a Super Rugby game plan at this time of year, Matt Toomua is instead helping plot a return to play in two months …
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25 Apr 2020, 3:21
Late drama in World Rugby election countdown as two nations set to ditch Bill Beaumont - report
Incumbent World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont could reportedly be faced with a late dilemma on the eve of the elections for the org…
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25 Apr 2020, 2:27
Fans rally behind Manu Tuilagi to vote him as world's best centre ahead of Welsh star
England sensation Manu Tuilagi has been voted the world’s best centre by fans around the globe.
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25 Apr 2020, 2:03
Rugby's rich list: The world's highest-paid players in 2020
A list of the 15 best-paid rugby players on the planet has been released, and it features a few interesting names.
Online Editors
24 Apr 2020, 23:26
Building the perfect rugby player: Wing
The penultimate article in our series building the perfect rugby player is focused on the wing position where there is now much mo…
Alex Shaw
24 Apr 2020, 11:09
Plans for October Test rugby have just hit a major snag
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic postponed four recent Guinness Six Nations matches, there has been speculation that the weeks …
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24 Apr 2020, 5:53
51-cap Wallaby calls time as 'body is no longer' able for rugby
51-cap Wallaby Berrick Barnes has called time on his playing career, as his body simply can't do what it used to.
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2020, 5:52
The John Mitchell encounter that convinced David Campese England wouldn't win 2019 World Cup
The legendary Wallaby has a long history of bashing the English and there is no sign of that stopping following his latest barb ab…
Liam Heagney
24 Apr 2020, 4:52
'I personally think we should have had the 'Oh Jesus' moment after the 2007 World Cup'
The 10 former Wallabies captains who pushed for Raelene Castle's resignation are confident they can now help return Australian rug…
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24 Apr 2020, 4:10
Flashback Friday: Is this the greatest All Blacks comeback of the professional era?
It's been 18 long years since the Wallabies last lifted the Bledisloe Cup, and this match may have been their best chance at break…
Alex McLeod
24 Apr 2020, 2:10
'Abhorrent bullying': Rugby Australia chairman lashes out at Raelene Castle's critics
Rugby Australia chairman Paul McLean says departed CEO Raelene Castle copped abhorrent bullying from "faceless people" during near…
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24 Apr 2020, 0:00
The world reacts to Raelene Castle's resignation: 'A truly dark time in our game'
For as long as Raelene Castle has been Rugby Australia's CEO, she has attracted criticism from around Australia. Fans have been qu…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Apr 2020, 23:39
Steve Hansen opens up: The family tragedy that inspired All Blacks success
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has spoken of the personal tragedy that helped drive him to Rugby World Cup success.
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23 Apr 2020, 23:25
New Zealand Rugby issue statement on Raelene Castle's 'unselfish' resignation
New Zealand Rugby have issued a statement regarding the resignation of Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle.
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23 Apr 2020, 19:43
Castled! Axed CEO seemingly had no inkling of her fate
While the hunt begins for a new Rugby Australia chief executive, Raelene Castle is confident her resignation won't affect the tenu…
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23 Apr 2020, 15:06
The fatal IRFU systems flaw exposed by James Cronin's doping breach
In the old way of life, James Cronin’s bizarre doping violation would have caused a media storm, not died a very quick shrug-of-…
Liam Heagney
23 Apr 2020, 14:14
Focus now shifts to Dave Rennie and whether he will still coach the Wallabies
The Kiwi is due to succeed Michael Cheika as head coach but Raelene Castle’s resignation as Rugby Australia’s chief executive …
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2020, 11:58
'Snide' - Stuart Barnes' Tweet about Gareth Bale has enraged Twitter
An off-hand Tweet about footballer Gareth Bale by rugby pundit Stuart Barnes has enraged Twitter.
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23 Apr 2020, 10:03
Clive Woodward has issued a 10-point plan to save rugby - report
Agustin Pichot is viewed as the underdog in the World Rugby election against current chairman Bill Beaumont, but the ex-England bo…
Online Editors
23 Apr 2020, 9:52
Building the perfect rugby player: Outside Centre
Our series looking at building the perfect rugby player moves on to the outside centre position, with examples ranging from Manu T…
Alex Shaw
23 Apr 2020, 9:16
Raelene Castle issues personal statement following dramatic resignation
Raelene Castle has issued the following statement after resigning from her role as Rugby Australia Chief Executive.
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23 Apr 2020, 6:58
Report: Raelene Castle resigns from Rugby Australia
Raelene Castle has sensationally resigned from Rugby Australia according to reports, bringing to an end months of infighting withi…
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23 Apr 2020, 5:51
Wallaby great asks for his name to be withdrawn from '11 captains letter'
A Wallaby legend has asked for his name to be removed from a controversial letter penned by 11 former Australia captains that has …
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23 Apr 2020, 5:34
'Ugly controversy' rolls on as former Fiji PM fires off
The row over Francis Kean’s failed bid to join the World Rugby executive committee continues in Fiji with former prime minister …
Chris Jones
23 Apr 2020, 4:51
Playing behind closed doors won't be a panacea for rugby claims Scotland team doctor
Robson explained that it could take significant time before the NHS can cope with injured players on top of coronavirus victims an…
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23 Apr 2020, 3:30
Jonah Lomu's stunning displays of goodwill: 'He exceeded everything you want in a person'
Previously untold stories of Jonah Lomu's incredible generosity have emerged from one of the final stops on his rugby journey.
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23 Apr 2020, 0:52
Scotland and Argentina may be be destined for Pools of Death at next World Cup
The latest reports out of France suggest that the draw for the 2023 World Cup won't be delayed despite the significant disruption …
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22 Apr 2020, 22:19
'Even the Springboks would struggle in the Six Nations' - Italy's South African coach offers reality check
Former Bulls and Stormers flyhalf Marius Goosen, currently an assistant coach with Italy, believes that even the Springboks would …
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22 Apr 2020, 19:31
This bid for chairmanship feels like a classic Pichot manoeuvre: a quick tap
Agustin Pichot agrees the quick tap is "a perfect analogy" to his approach with the clock counting down to Sunday's casting of vot…
Sam Roberts
22 Apr 2020, 14:56
Pieter-Steph du Toit has shed light on his recovery from career-threatening injury
The World Cup-winning back row has undergone three operations to repair damage to a leg that could have been amputated following a…
Online Editors
22 Apr 2020, 10:08
The Future of Rugby: England U23
The latest in the Future of Rugby series takes a look at beaten RWC finalists England, who have a mouth-watering array of young ta…
Alex Shaw
22 Apr 2020, 7:50
How Scott Robertson felt 'cornered' when unsuccessfully interviewing for All Blacks job
The Crusaders coach lost out to Ian Foster in his bid to succeed Steve Hansen and one aspect of the process has left a lasting imp…
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22 Apr 2020, 5:18
Castle flags possible Aussie rugby return dates
Rugby has jokingly asked for a second oval on the NRL's "Fantasy Island" as they plan for a potential July return - more than a mo…
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22 Apr 2020, 4:20
How hosting the 2027 World Cup could save rugby in Australia
It's been 17 years since Australia last hosted the World Cup, and there may be no more important time for them to host again than …
Alex McLeod
22 Apr 2020, 4:00
Kearns: Cash will follow RA purge
Phil Kearns believes he is armed with the business nous and financial backing Rugby Australia needs after joining 10 other Wallaby…
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22 Apr 2020, 3:38
Goodhue, O'Connor, Lienert-Brown, Vakatawa among those to miss out as fans vote for world's best centre
Some of the world's top midfielders have failed to make it to the final round of a global fan-voted campaign to determine the best…
Online Editors
22 Apr 2020, 2:50
Fans suspect there's an ulterior motive behind the Wallabies captains' letter to Rugby Australia
Many on social media are not convinced of the intentions behind an explosive letter of no confidence in Rugby Australia penned by …
Michael Pulman
21 Apr 2020, 22:27
Steve Hansen reveals two of his regrets as All Blacks head coach
Steve Hansen has detailed two of his big regrets from his time as head coach of the All Blacks.
Online Editors
21 Apr 2020, 21:16
Stunning late twist in World Rugby election as vote comes down to one man
With the vote for World Rugby chairman poised on a knife-edge, one man now faces a monumental decision that could shape the future…
Online Editors
21 Apr 2020, 20:08
Coronavirus and Olympics delay expected to severely hamper Rio champions
Rugby Australia's Olympic sevens program could be downsized as the code forecasts long-term financial pain caused by the coronavir…
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21 Apr 2020, 18:49
Kean no longer election candidate but Dan Leo isn't finished with murky World Rugby controversy
The CEO of the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation wrote an open letter to World Rugby less than 24 hours before the Fijian…
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21 Apr 2020, 13:10
Bakkies Botha has chillingly revisited the most infamous moment of his career
Now retired after earning the last of his 85 Test caps in 2014, the 40-year-old Springbok has recalled his X-rated response to a N…
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21 Apr 2020, 12:31
Eddie Jones outlines why the ridicule of 'hybrid' players like Curry will soon stop
The Australian came in for widespread criticism for selecting players such as Tom Curry and Jonathan Joseph outside their traditio…
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21 Apr 2020, 8:32
11 Wallabies captains have written an extraordinary letter to Rugby Australia calling for drastic action
George Gregan, Nick Farr-Jones, George Smith, Stirling Mortlock and Michael Lynagh are just some of the signatories on the unprece…
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21 Apr 2020, 5:00
Francis Kean resigns following homophobic allegations, World Rugby issues statement
Eight candidates were unveiled last week to contest the election for seven executive committee places... Kean was nominated and pr…
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21 Apr 2020, 4:29
Malcolm Marx dispatches Jamie George in vote for world's best hooker
Springboks star has been voted the world’s best No. 8 by fans around the globe after dispatching England rake Jamie George in a …
Online Editors
21 Apr 2020, 2:46
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition, Bledisloe Cup series still a possibility this year
A 2020 Bledisloe Cup series is on the table, while Australian Super Rugby teams could play in a makeshift trans-Tasman league late…
Online Editors
21 Apr 2020, 1:34
Matt Giteau reveals why his globe-trotting 20-year odyssey is coming to an end
Exclusive: If you’re looking for a quintessential example of the modern-day rugby professional, then you need look no further th…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2020, 1:23
Rassie Erasmus curtailed many Springbok careers - now Dave Rennie must do the same
The Wallabies wallowed under Cheika’s eye for so long that the impending culling may take some by surprise – but it will be a …
Ben Smith
21 Apr 2020, 0:47
The former Tonga international who has retired from rugby aged 45
Former Tongan international Ma'ama Molitka has hung up his boots at the age of 45 after over 20 seasons of action around the globe…
Alex McLeod
20 Apr 2020, 20:47
'Why does World Rugby have some of the most exhaustive eligibility checks for those who play but apparently no checks for someone wanting to run the game?'
Dan Leo, director of Pacific Rugby Player Welfare (PRPW), has unleashed on World Rugby for not immediately dismissing the nominati…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2020, 18:53
The pains of a nation: 'There wasn't a single player in our 31-man squad who had lost a game at a Rugby World Cup.'
After a period of "either sulking or planning" the All Blacks are moving on, admits their new head coach, Ian Foster.
Online Editors
20 Apr 2020, 17:48
Every country the Lions have faced outside of 'The Big Three'
World Rugby chairman candidate Agustín Pichot is hoping to expand the Lions tour to a worldwide scale.
Josh Raisey
20 Apr 2020, 13:01
Munster player handed ban for doping violation after pharmacy error
European Professional Club Rugby have confirmed a Munster player tested positive for two banned substances following the Irish pro…
Online Editors
20 Apr 2020, 11:29
Building the perfect rugby player: Inside Centre
Our series attempting to build the perfect rugby player moves on to inside centre, where a contrast of styles make it hard to lock…
Alex Shaw
20 Apr 2020, 10:05
World Rugby launch investigation into Fiji chairman over homophobia allegations
The news could also spell trouble for World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont, whose bid for re-election has been backed by the FRU…
Ciarán Kennedy
20 Apr 2020, 8:18
Wales' Principality Stadium transformed into massive temporary hospital
The stadium has been turned into the the largest temporary hospital in Wales and will provide around 2,000 additional beds.
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20 Apr 2020, 6:13
Players agree to 'significant' pay cut following weeks of talks with Rugby Australia
RUPA chairman Justin Harrison confirmed players have accepted a significant pay cut, believed to be at least 60%, in a bid to ease…
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20 Apr 2020, 4:49
Pichot outlines ambition to expand Lions tour on a 'worldwide scale'
The Argentinian is currently in a head-to-head battle with Sir Bill Beaumont for the position of World Rugby chairman.
Online Editors
20 Apr 2020, 3:50
'We have lost our way': Steve Hansen calls for global rugby unity in wake of coronavirus
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is calling for the rugby world to put self-interest aside in pursuit of global unity in …
Online Editors
20 Apr 2020, 2:30
Interview - The 'patronising' future of rugby that forced Agustin Pichot's hand
Like many of the world’s most influential people, leadership isn’t necessarily something that Agustín Pichot aspired to but t…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2020, 1:43
Steve Hansen throws support behind proposed All Blacks 'decider' against British and Irish Lions next year
The former All Blacks head coach has thrown his support behind a proposed one-off clash between the All Blacks and British and Iri…
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19 Apr 2020, 23:27
New Zealand Rugby are never going to get a better opportunity to reclaim ownership of the game
Let’s instead return to a model that we once liked very much, that reflected our nation and its values and which, just as import…
Hamish Bidwell
19 Apr 2020, 22:52
Steve Hansen: The best player I ever coached - and the secret he kept from me
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has labelled a former All Blacks star as "the best rugby player the world has ever seen".
Online Editors
19 Apr 2020, 18:03
What Adam Jones looks for in a tighthead
Now for those of you who know your rugby onions, that, of course, is the birthplace of Wales’ greatest tighthead of the professi…
Owain Jones
19 Apr 2020, 15:58
England's finest? Top 10 rugby players to wear the red rose
The likes of Martin Johnson, Jonny Wilkinson and Rory Underwood have shone for the Red Rose.
Online Editors
19 Apr 2020, 14:23
'I'm pretty confident that there will be a variation of the nations cup'
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont is confident a more unified approach to tackle the challenges presented by coronavirus can …
Online Editors
19 Apr 2020, 9:55
The Future of Rugby: Ireland U23
The latest in the 'Future of Rugby' series takes a look at the fourth-ranked side in the world, Ireland, and their current U23 opt…
Alex Shaw
19 Apr 2020, 8:07
'It's not broken for Tier 1 - but for Tier 2 you are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea'
Gary Gold, the vastly experienced USA Rugby head coach, knows all about rugby’s world-wide cash crisis and will discover in the …
Chris Jones
19 Apr 2020, 7:52
A favourite to replace Brett Gosper has emerged
A favourite to replace current World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has emerged according to reports coming out of South Africa.
Online Editors
19 Apr 2020, 6:33
Analysis: The 'Warrenball' myth and the foundations of the Sexton-Farrell axis
It would be the visitors that played the most expansive rugby over the course of the series, and ironically, the All Blacks who ce…
Ben Smith
19 Apr 2020, 1:46
Focus set to shift for Rugby Australia as player pay deal nears fruition
Focus can move to a return date once Rugby Australia's (RA) short-term player pay deal is finalised as expected on Monday.
Online Editors
19 Apr 2020, 1:45
New Zealand's dismal goal-kicking stats that should have Ian Foster on edge
It's no secret that New Zealand have typically favoured ball-runners over goal-kicking supremos in the No. 10 jersey but the lates…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 22:39
Ben Smith may never have played for the Highlanders let alone the All Blacks
Ben Smith has been arguably the greatest Test fullback of the last decade and has drawn comparisons to former All Blacks flyer Chr…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Apr 2020, 19:50
Jonah Lomu's shorts from the inaugural Super 12 final are up for sale
If this week's Lotto winner is stuck on what to spend some of their winnings on, here's an idea: The autographed pair of shorts wh…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 18:47
Bill Beaumont has a bone to pick with online compilations 'celebrating' bit hits
Stadium celebrations and online compilations of big hits have drawn the ire of the World Rugby chairman as he continues his re-ele…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 13:07
Wales player's heartfelt message after virus-fighting NHS save his father in law's life
The 60-year-old relative of Cardiff's Matthew Morgan was admitted to hospital on April 3 and placed on a ventilator after contract…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 10:39
Building the perfect rugby player: Fly-half
In the latest section of our feature series, we identify the five key skills any No10 needs to excel and five current players who …
Alex Shaw
18 Apr 2020, 10:00
'I didn't say a farewell to Gatland... the last time I spoke to him was after I got injured in November 2018'
Despite not being seen in the red of Wales the past 17 months, the blindside hasn’t given up hopes of an international recall de…
Owain Jones
18 Apr 2020, 7:54
He's a long shot but Pichot could be just what rugby needs - Andy Goode
With the election result for World Rugby chairman due to be announced on May 12, the Argentine is a late entrant in a contest ofte…
Andy Goode
18 Apr 2020, 7:04
World Cup winner Steve Hansen on how close he really was to the sack with Wales
The Kiwi's ten-game losing streak in the lead-up to the 2003 World Cup in Australia nearly resulted in him getting unceremoniously…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 6:42
Cup-winning Boks busy saluting front line healthcare workers
The tables have turned in South Africa as it was just a few months ago that fans were cheering Siya Kolisi and co... now the playe…
Josh Raisey
18 Apr 2020, 4:16
All Blacks duo bundled out of race to be crowned world's best hooker
All Blacks duo Codie Taylor and Dane Coles have been dumped out of the race to be named the world's best hooker in an online poll.
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 3:23
Where are they now: A look at England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winners
To mark replacement Iain Balshaw’s 41st birthday, here is a look at every member of England’s squad and what they have been up…
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 1:57
Revealed: The nations deciding next World Rugby boss as north and south set for standoff
Whoever takes the helm as World Rugby's next chairman will rely heavily on a select few nations.
Online Editors
18 Apr 2020, 1:38
New Zealand Rugby reveals Sam Whitelock could return for Crusaders this year
New Zealand Rugby have revealed All Blacks star Sam Whitelock could make a surprise return to the Crusaders this year.
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 20:46
Michael Hooper and fellow high-earning Wallabies free to soon star in the Gallagher Premiership - report
Swingeing pay cut arrangements are finally set to be confirmed by Rugby Australia on Monday following lengthy discussions with the…
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 12:15
Tweet reignites debate about Brian O'Driscoll's concussive 2009 collision with Danie Rossouw
The tour eleven years ago was a brilliant spectacle but an incident around the hour-mark of the second Test has proven divisive on…
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 11:26
Beaumont forging ahead as another Six Nations country backs his re-election
The 1980 England Grand Slam skipper is contesting the most powerful position in global rugby against current vice-president Agusti…
Liam Heagney
17 Apr 2020, 10:49
Why the lockdown is pushing Tomas Francis closer to awkward club-versus-country decision
Amid the increasing possibility there might not be any more Test rugby in 2020, the Exeter prop will fall short of the magic numbe…
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 8:36
Three members of Wayne Pivac's Wales squad struck down by coronavirus
Their most recent fixture, the March 14 Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland in Cardiff, was only called off at the 11th hour …
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17 Apr 2020, 6:43
Dan Carter has just confirmed his last game in Japan
The ex-All Black turned 38 in March and fans will wonder if the curtain has fallen on his stellar career after the coronavirus cau…
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 5:32
Test rugby crisis: No more international rugby in 2020 now a 'distinct possibility'
Scotland versus France at Murrayfield on March 8 was the last Test match played, the following weekend's final round of Guinness S…
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 5:04
'I am reluctant to get too excited': Ex-Samoa international cautious over plan to let tier one players represent Pacific nations
A former Samoa international has refrained from throwing his support behind World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont's call to let tier …
Online Editors
17 Apr 2020, 1:29
George, Coles, Taylor, Marx in four-way battle to be named world's best hooker
Four of the world's leading hookers will go head-to-head in the semi-finals of the Straight 8 Fan Vote to decide the best hooker o…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2020, 23:44
The British and Irish Lions star Kieran Read didn't talk to for two years following infamous drawn All Blacks series
It took former All Blacks captain Kieran Read two years to break the ice with a Lions star following the infamous 15-all draw in A…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2020, 22:24
Former All Blacks star Justin Marshall offers his new beer to New Zealand's essential workers
All Blacks great Justin Marshall has been working on a "secret" project while in lockdown and is keen on sharing it with New Zeala…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2020, 20:47
Building the perfect rugby player: Scrum-half
The RugbyPass series looking at building the perfect rugby player now turns its attention to the scrum-half with talents such as F…
Alex Shaw
16 Apr 2020, 14:50
Pichot is right… if you're a globally large sport you should have a video game that accurately represents it
Rugby needs new fans and new generations to take up the game at an early stage and stay fans... better video game products would b…
Cameron Petrie
16 Apr 2020, 14:19
Ex-international admits scary encounter with Alesana Tuilagi still haunts him five years later
The ex-Tigers and Samoa winger was one brother from the iconic family that had a long history of making the life of opposition pla…
Josh Raisey
16 Apr 2020, 14:01
England outcast Danny Care has issued a reminder to Eddie Jones
The coach has preferred Willi Heinz in recent times as his preferred back-up choice to Ben Youngs and they helped the English reac…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2020, 8:43
World Rugby election turns murky as convicted killer gains support from Laporte's France
Francis Keane, the Fijian rugby union president, is already a member of World Rugby’s council, but he now seeking a promotion in…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2020, 7:04
World Rugby unveil £80million emergency relief fund and outline revised Test match programme
The fund - comprising advances and loans - will be available for Six Nations and SANZAAR unions requiring immediate emergency fund…
Online Editors
16 Apr 2020, 6:23
Argentina pull out of World Cup race and pledge support behind opposition
Argentina have pulled out of the race to host the 2027 World Cup and have instead thrown their support behind the only other tier-…
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 23:55
New Zealand freezing 50% of remaining player payments
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) have today agreed to a range of payment changes t…
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 21:49
World Rugby confirm applicants for key board positions
World Rugby has confirmed the nominations for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman, which will be determined at the annual …
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 21:41
Drew Mitchell: 'There has been mismanagement for the last decade at least'
Speaking to Jim Hamilton on The Lockdown, the RugbyPass pandemic interview series, the ex-Wallaby tackles the cash crisis envelopi…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2020, 13:00
The Future of Rugby: France U23
The latest in the Future of Rugby series looks at France and what sort of U23 XV they could field... the future is bright for Les …
Alex Shaw
15 Apr 2020, 7:10
Mako Vunipola has singled out the best coach he has ever worked with
Vunipola says Jones gives England players the confidence to play their natural game.
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 6:26
Clive Woodward's crisis reason for backing Pichot as 'rugby's David in a world of Goliaths'
England's 2003 World Cup-winning coach claims professional rugby has been exposed as a business built on shifting sands and the ti…
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 5:24
New Zealand Government makes $7.3 million payout to rugby nationwide
Rugby in New Zealand has received a $7.3 million boost from the nation's government under its wage subsidy scheme.
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 2:00
World Rugby won't bail out SANZAAR despite facing $790m financial deficit
Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot says World Rugby won't bail out SANZAAR nations that hit the financial skids.
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 1:51
New Zealand's highest paid players set to be hit hardest as pay slash announcement looms
New Zealand's top rugby players could find out how much of their pay will be slashed as early as this week.
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 23:26
Top rugby players of past 25 years: Four All Blacks dominate experts' list
Four All Black greats have featured heavily in a respected magazine's list of the greatest test rugby players of the past 25 years…
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 21:47
Doddie Weir talks tractors, lambing, MND status and much more in latest Dodcast podcast
The ex-Scotland lock has released the fourth episode of his Jill Douglas-hosted podcast where he talks about living with motor neu…
Liam Heagney
14 Apr 2020, 13:55
Underdog Pichot issues encouraging message to rugby's emerging nations
The ex-Argentina captain is looking to put his experience as a player and as World Rugby's vice-chairman to good use if he wins ne…
Josh Raisey
14 Apr 2020, 13:28
Scottish Rugby's latest decision worryingly highlights how just long fans might have to wait before the sport restarts
The players union have accepted the long-term need for national team player salaries to be reduced by between ten to 25 per cent, …
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 10:18
Beaumont comes out fighting after Pichot announces rival election bid
The ex-Grand Slam-winning England captain has reacted quickly after World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot announced at the week…
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 8:42
Andy Marinos insists he isn't 'rubbishing' Super Rugby with his latest scheduling plan
The SANZAAR chief claims his plan is chiefly designed to find a way out of the restrictions imposed on rugby in the southern hemis…
Chris Jones
14 Apr 2020, 8:22
Building the perfect rugby player: No8
The latest in our series looking at what goes into building the perfect rugby player sees us round off the pack with an examinatio…
Alex Shaw
14 Apr 2020, 6:10
Principality Stadium visit leaves Jamie Roberts feeling extreme sadness
The veteran midfielder earned 48 of his 94 Wales caps at the Welsh rugby cathedral and he never imagined seeing the ground being t…
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 5:19
Duane Vermeulen fights off Billy Vunipola challenge to be crowned world's best No. 8
Springboks star Duane Vermeulen has been voted the world’s best No. 8 by fans around the globe after dispatching England powerho…
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 2:11
The NZ provincial sides that could be unstoppable with their All Blacks available for selection
This year, there's a very real chance that we could see New Zealand's provincial competition take pride of place in the rugby cale…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Apr 2020, 0:49
'He's a very, very good player': The potential Wallabies star Will Genia believes is the real deal
Former Wallabies halfback Will Genia has lathered a promising Australian youngster in praise, but has issued a warning if the futu…
Online Editors
13 Apr 2020, 23:51
British and Irish Lions legend slams Warren Gatland's one-off All Blacks match proposal
A former British and Irish Lions captain has lambasted Warren Gatland's proposal for the Lions to face the All Blacks in a one-off…
Online Editors
13 Apr 2020, 22:41
'A lifelong dream': Former Wallabies star Quade Cooper reveals ambitions to play NRL this year
Quade Cooper has revealed his desire to play in the NRL this year and has outlined a plan to meet with clubs in a bid to fulfil hi…
Online Editors
13 Apr 2020, 20:01
Time to crack the emergency glass on the All Blacks-Kangaroos hybrid test once sport returns
Controversy sells. Hostility sells. Emotion sells. There are few backstories filled with more hostility and division as the two ru…
Ben Smith
13 Apr 2020, 18:12
High-earning Scotland players asked to take pay cuts as SRU cast doubt on Autumn Tests going ahead
Scottish Rugby Union chief executive executive Mark Dodson has taken a wage cut until at least September.
Online Editors
13 Apr 2020, 13:06
Lions tour takes on extra importance as South Africa Rugby feels financial strain of COVID-19
The Springboks are staging a three test series with the Lions next year.
Chris Jones
13 Apr 2020, 12:49
Biting, eye-gouging and ref abuse: The longest bans in rugby union history
Bans are something that receive a lot of attention these days in rugby, particularly due to how arbitrary and inconsistent they ca…
Josh Raisey
13 Apr 2020, 10:35
Clock ticking for Waratahs after Rugby Australia fail to agree Easter pay deal with players' union
RA had been optimistic of getting a deal on salary cuts done with the Rugby Union Players' Association by the end of the holiday p…
Online Editors
13 Apr 2020, 5:40
Dave Rennie 'absolutely committed' to Wallabies position despite Rugby Australia uncertainty
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has rejected suggestions that incoming Wallabies boss Dave Rennie will abandon ship…
Online Editors
12 Apr 2020, 22:12
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen overlooked by British critics as world's greatest
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been overlooked by critics as the greatest international coach in rugby history.
Online Editors
12 Apr 2020, 18:50
It's not just Nigel: The other world class referee that's decided not to retire
Paul Dobson for Rugby 365: Two of rugby’s top referees, Nigel Owens of Wales, and Jaco Peyper of South Africa are not yet ready …
Online Editors
12 Apr 2020, 12:16
How the 'rugby bubble' very nearly destroyed Graeme Morrison
Graeme Morrison sat listless and tortured in his parents’ Hong Kong apartment, gazing out of the open balcony doors and contempl…
Jamie Lyall
12 Apr 2020, 8:57
Building the perfect rugby player: Blindside flanker
Attentions turn to the blindside flankers in the latest of our series looking at what makes up the perfect rugby player, a positio…
Alex Shaw
12 Apr 2020, 5:42
Nine England players facing the chop before France 2023
England head coach Eddie Jones has suggested as little as 40 per cent of the current England squad will be on hand for the Rugby W…
Ian Cameron
12 Apr 2020, 5:18
The Future of Rugby: Wales U23
We take a look at the U23 options available to Wales, as we continue to examine what the future of rugby may look like in the comi…
Alex Shaw
12 Apr 2020, 4:14
Big-thinking Argentinian Agustin Pichot to run for World Rugby's top position
One of the more outspoken and open governing figures from recent times, Argentina's Agustin Pichot, has announced a bid to run for…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Apr 2020, 19:54
Horan's 5 point plan to save Australian rugby, which includes new comp
Wallabies legend Tim Horan has offered up his five-point plan to save Australian rugby as the stalemate between Rugby Australia an…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 16:00
Former Springbok opens up on mental health battle
It's becoming a trend, stars from the past talking about difficult issues, particularly when settling into life after their playin…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 7:50
Will Greenwood has just described one ex-England colleague as The Wolf from Pulp Fiction
Writing in his latest Telegraph column, the World Cup-winning midfielder explained how a partnership that is too similar will neve…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 7:19
Clive Woodward slams 'insensitive' timing of Eddie Jones announcement
The Australian’s extended deal was confirmed on April 2 having been agreed earlier in the year, but England’s 2003 World Cup-w…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 4:53
Stalemate continues to grip Australian rugby talks as another day passes with no breakthrough
The stalemate between Rugby Australia and the players' association over wage negotiations continues, with the two parties failing …
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 4:44
Nigel Owens uses his column to break some massive career news
Nigel Owens has postponed retirement from top flight refereeing and admits he could stay in the game for another two years with th…
Chris Jones
11 Apr 2020, 3:38
Duane Vermeulen, Billy Vunipola leading vote to be named world's best No. 8 by fans
Springboks behemoth Duane Vermeulen and England powerhouse Billy Vunipola loom as frontrunners to be named the best No. 8 on the p…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 1:45
Grant Fox gives verdict on proposed North vs South clash as All Blacks prepare for 18-month season
All Blacks selector Grant Fox is preparing for the possibility of an 18-month season, which may well include the revival of the No…
Online Editors
11 Apr 2020, 0:50
Quade Cooper goes viral for second time in a week with ridiculous trick pass
Less than a week after hitting the headlines with a miraculous behind-the-back trick pass shared on social media, Quade Cooper is …
Online Editors
10 Apr 2020, 22:08
England preparing for October tour of Japan if historic July matches are cancelled
The RFU are also preparing for the prospect of a second Six Nations taking place throughout October and November.
Online Editors
10 Apr 2020, 20:31
Ex-Springbok revisits Kamp Staaldraad nightmare: 'It was crazy... the soldiers even fired two bullets on the ground'
Nightmare preparations for the disastrous 2003 World Cup have never left the mind of one ex-Springbok who now lives in the wilds o…
Liam Heagney
10 Apr 2020, 11:40
Building the perfect rugby player: Openside flanker
The latest in our series looking at the make-up of the perfect rugby player shines a spotlight on the openside flanker position.
Alex Shaw
10 Apr 2020, 6:23
Stuart Hogg edges Damian McKenzie in vote for world's best fullback by barest of margins
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has been voted the world's best fullback by fans around the globe after defeating All Blacks playmake…
Online Editors
10 Apr 2020, 2:33
'I was thinking about the playoffs': Beauden Barrett's broken Blues dream
Like many Blues fans, Beauden Barrett had an eye on the playoffs in 2020. Instead, he's been forced to wait indefinitely for his f…
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 21:50
'It's the right thing to do': Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle set for further pay cut
Raelene Castle says she will slice her salary further as the Rugby Union Australia chief looks to strike a pay deal with the count…
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 18:43
Warren Gatland reveals the strangest request he has ever got from a player
The 2021 British and Irish Lions coach is currently working at the Super Rugby Chiefs after twelve years at the helm in Wales.
Liam Heagney
09 Apr 2020, 12:09
Ex-Scotland international Doddie Weir issues coronavirus plea to the UK government
The 49-year-old, who won 61 caps for his country and toured South Africa with the 1997 series-winning Lions, was diagnosed with MN…
Josh Raisey
09 Apr 2020, 11:40
Jungle-living ex-Springbok van Niekerk outlines extraordinary view on recreational drugs in rugby
The 39-year-old, who earned the last of his 52 South African caps in 2010, finished his club career at Toulon in 2014 and has sinc…
Liam Heagney
09 Apr 2020, 9:36
England prop Ellis Genge on what is keeping him sane during the lockdown
The loosehead has emerged as one of the livewire characters of the ongoing RugbyPass FIFA charity tournament, while League of Lege…
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 6:14
Rugby Australia talks stall after director falls ill
Rugby Australia remains confident an agreement over player pay cuts will be hammered out before next week.
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 5:25
Ex-England skipper Dylan Hartley forced to delay release of eagerly-awaited book
As one of the sport’s most colourful characters in the modern era, New Zealand-born Hartley’s reflections on a controversial 9…
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 5:24
The Future of Rugby: Australia U23
The latest in the Future of Rugby series is a look at Australia and how their current U23 XV might stack up. Plenty for Dave Renni…
Alex Shaw
09 Apr 2020, 4:21
The first host of Australian rugby on the state of the game, foreign coaches and that 'turd' comment
Nick McArdle's ejection from the Fox Sports team was a major shock to many. What have been the highlights and lowlights of his car…
Nick Turnbull
09 Apr 2020, 3:20
Hadleigh Parkes set for a move out of Wales
Hadleigh Parkes, the New Zealand-born midfielder that has made a name for himself on the international scene for Wales, is set to …
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 1:30
Former Wallabies skipper calls for Rugby Australia to get 'selfish'
Australian rugby needs to be selfish and take a hard look at its involvement in Super Rugby, says ex-Wallabies skipper Stephen Moo…
Online Editors
09 Apr 2020, 0:29
Australian players reportedly set to lose majority of income or face stand-downs
Australian players are set to take some of the biggest coronavirus induced pay cuts in the game according to The Australian.
Online Editors
08 Apr 2020, 23:07
Leaked letter reveals the ground rules for Welsh players' pay deferral
Wales coach Wayne Pivac and WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips have each taken a 25 per cent pay cut, but there is yet no agreeme…
Online Editors
08 Apr 2020, 4:41
Uncertain times: why Rugby Australia must do everything they can to keep Dave Rennie interested
As has been the case time and time again, Rugby Australia needs to come together and make smart decisions as it begins to tackle t…
Michael Pulman
08 Apr 2020, 1:17
'They should be working together': All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan slams ex-Wallabies for Raelene Castle criticism
John Kirwan has denounced the ex-Wallabies calling for the head of Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle.
Online Editors
07 Apr 2020, 22:12
The Final Two: Stuart Hogg, Damian McKenzie left as last players standing in vote for world's best fullback
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and All Blacks star Damian McKenzie are the last two players standing in a worldwide fan vote to dete…
Online Editors
07 Apr 2020, 19:42
Warren Gatland reveals audacious plan for Lions vs All Blacks Test series decider
With rugby in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, numerous fresh ideas for its future are being floated... including a match…
Online Editors
07 Apr 2020, 15:12
Richie Mo'unga speaks out: What really happened at Crusaders lockdown breach
Richie Mo'unga has taken to social media to offer his side of the story after he was filmed training with teammates in Christchurc…
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 20:51
Former All Black Andy Ellis forced into sudden retirement?
Former All Blacks halfback Andy Ellis has joked that COVID-19 might lead to a premature retirment.
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 20:22
'I don't think this group can have another World Cup in them' - Jones expecting squad overhaul for France 2023
The Australia recently signed a new contract with the RFU which will see him remain in charge for the next World Cup in France.
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 10:51
Wales flanker Moriarty re-signs for Dragons
The British & Irish Lions back-row had been linked with moves to a number of Premiership and Top14 clubs in recent weeks.
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 10:05
Building the perfect rugby player: Hooker
In the second of our series looking at the prototype rugby player in the modern era, we turn our attention to hooker, with plenty …
Alex Shaw
06 Apr 2020, 9:31
Bring back Folau? RWC winning Wallaby coach's radical, wrecking ball suggestions for saving rugby in Australia
Bob Dwyer, the World Cup-winning coach who helped turn the Wallabies into a major rugby force, has launched a withering attack on …
Chris Jones
06 Apr 2020, 7:14
Public apology given after All Blacks star among players caught flouting lockdown
Crusaders confirmed some of their players had breached their own rules around individual training during the coronavirus lockdown.
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 5:19
Harlequins flanker Semi Kunatani arrested in Fiji
The country’s leaders condemned the actions of Fijians who have ignored instructions to self-isolate due to the risk of catching…
Chris Jones
06 Apr 2020, 4:09
Dave Rennie could leave Wallabies post if Raelene Castle is sacked - report
Rugby Australia could lose more than just their chief executive should Raelene Castle be axed from her position.
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 3:26
It shouldn't take a crisis to bring back the North Island vs South Island clash - it has bigger potential than that
For all the havoc that COVID-19 has wreaked since it exploded into life, it may have provided Kiwi rugby with at least one small s…
Alex McLeod
06 Apr 2020, 1:56
'The best coach I've played under': Eddie Jones reappointment earns rave review from Kiwi-born star
Jones signed a contract extension last week in a deal that will see him guide England through to the 2023 World Cup in France.
Online Editors
06 Apr 2020, 0:36
Why All Blacks fans should hope the Wallabies become a powerful force again
The problems with the game in Australia run far, far deeper than the chief executive of RA and won’t be fixed in a hurry.
Hamish Bidwell
05 Apr 2020, 22:05
The promising Australia U20 vintage we may never get to see
The first Australia U20 side of the year has been named by head coach Jason Gilmore and it's an exciting group of returning player…
Alex Shaw
05 Apr 2020, 14:08
Big Jim Hamilton's Netflix recommendations
Big Jim Hamilton's Netflix recommendations: With the global pandemic forcing much of the world's population indoors, many of us ha…
Jim Hamilton
05 Apr 2020, 11:12
The Future of Rugby: Scotland U23
With an eye on the future of rugby amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, we take a look at the pick of the U23 talent that Scotland has to…
Alex Shaw
05 Apr 2020, 10:32
Scottish Rugby 'immensely saddened' following death of Scotland and Lions great Dougie Morgan
Scottish Rugby have stated that they are immensely saddened to learn of the death in hospital in Edinburgh last night of former Sc…
Online Editors
05 Apr 2020, 10:19
Eddie Jones to talk to Marler after reports prop will quit rugby
England boss Eddie Jones has urged Joe Marler not to quit rugby after the controversy surrounding his final game of the Six Nation…
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2020, 7:08
Israel Folau saga set for a final, ironic twist?
Axed Wallaby Israel Folau's multi-million payout from Rugby Australia could reportedly take a major hit if the sport's governing b…
Online Editors
05 Apr 2020, 6:29
Ian McGeechan may have just nailed the perfect Lions XV for South Africa
Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has picked a British and Irish Lions XV for next year's tour of South Africa which rugby fans will …
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2020, 5:02
Building the perfect rugby player: Props
A new series from RugbyPass takes a look at what attributes make up the perfect player in a particular position and the series sta…
Alex Shaw
05 Apr 2020, 4:29
Rugby Australia issue positive statement following crunch RUPA meeting
Rugby Australia says it has made good progress in negotiating an emergency interim pay deal with the Rugby Union Players' Associat…
Online Editors
05 Apr 2020, 4:24
'I wouldn't be surprised if an administrator was appointed in the next fortnight' - Wallaby great's dire prediction
Wallaby great Nick Farr-Jones believes voluntary administration is the likely next step for the embattled Rugby Australia.
Online Editors
05 Apr 2020, 4:02
Analysis: The third British & Irish Lions test was designed to be Beauden Barrett's 'Carter '05' moment
With the series on the line, it was time to free the reigning World Player of the Year in the biggest test of his starting career.…
Ben Smith
05 Apr 2020, 3:17
Five All Blacks that had everyone talking after their maiden matches
Steve Hansen blooded 76 new All Blacks during his eight years in charge of the national side. Some debut performances stood out am…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Apr 2020, 1:01
Former Wallaby laments Australia's crisis: 'Everyone is so willing to throw each other under the bus.'
Wallabies great Will Genia says he's "incredibly sad" about the state of Australian rugby and has called on the warring factions t…
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 22:28
Stephen Jones picks his ten best international teams of all-time
Controversial rugby critic Stephen Jones, writing in The Times, listed the ten best international teams of all-time in the wake of…
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 18:49
Ian Foster has his say on rugby's new law interpretations
Earlier this week, World Rugby released a new 'Law application guideline' around how breakdowns and rucks should be policed. All B…
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 17:31
'It's no secret that USA Rugby have been financially f***** for years'
Last Monday's Chapter 11 bankruptcy declaration sent shockwaves around the rugby world, but one Major League Rugby board member is…
Liam Heagney
04 Apr 2020, 10:57
The unfair criticism being levelled at a rising star of South African rugby
Stormers head coach John Dobson believes some of the criticism levelled at Damian Willemse is unfair - reports Warren Fortune for …
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 10:00
Two rugby players arrested by police in Fiji condemned by their own union
The Fijian Rugby Union has condemned two rugby players who were arrested last night after flying into the country from abroad.
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 7:03
Former Wales lock goes the whole hog to help NHS
As the UK rallies in support of the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic, former Wales and Harlequins lock Olly Kohn has done his p…
Josh Raisey
04 Apr 2020, 5:17
Six times rugby players smashed it on debut
Every professional player dreams of the perfect start to their career, be it for their club, country or even when switching from a…
Josh Raisey
04 Apr 2020, 5:05
Breakthrough of sorts for Rugby Australia as rumour-mill hits overdrive
There has been a breakthrough in stalled talks between Rugby Australia (RA) and players regarding the COVID-19 shutdown.
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 4:40
'Managed the game atrociously': Former World Cup-winning Wallabies captain unleashes on Rugby Australia
Nick Farr-Jones has unleashed on the Rugby Australia board, declaring the organisation as "unbankable".
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 1:29
'Paper talk': Phil Kearns dismisses report of replacing Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle
Former Wallabies star Phil Kearns has dismissed a report suggesting that he could replace under-fire Rugby Australia chief executi…
Online Editors
04 Apr 2020, 0:21
Rugby Australia set to axe chief executive Raelene Castle in favour of ex-Wallabies skipper Phil Kearns - report
The two-time World Cup winning Wallabies hooker looks set to take over the helm of the union, according to a report out of Austral…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 22:40
'We've been left out of the loop': Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty vents frustration as coronavirus pay cut talks lag
Dane Haylett-Petty has pointed to a rival code for their handling of the coronavirus-enforced cost cutting as talks between player…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 20:18
New Zealand Rugby confirms revival of North Island vs South Island derby a possibility
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the possibility of creating a North vs South State of Origin-style clash is being seriously consi…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 19:50
Three-time Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones embarks on arduous isolation fund-raising challenge
Confined to home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 39-year-old Welsh Rugby Union performance director is ready to see if his bo…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 13:14
CJ Stander's amusing approach to keeping fit on the family farm in South Africa
Rather than see the coronavirus crisis out in Limerick, the South African has headed home to the family farm where he grew up in G…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 12:45
The most picked England XV of the Eddie Jones' era
With Eddie Jones signing a new contract with England this week to keep him at the helm until the 2023 Rugby World Cup, there has b…
Josh Raisey
03 Apr 2020, 12:09
The difficult move Nick Tompkins admits he must make to fulfil his Lions dream
Ex-England centre Will Greenwood claimed last month the new Wales midfielder would make Warren Gatland's tour squad if the trip wa…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 11:41
Rory Best: Perceived bias shouldn't be used as 'an easy out' by Ulster players
Recently retired Ireland captain Rory Best says that the idea that sectarianism can play a part in the selection is 'an easy out' …
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2020, 9:07
Eben Etzebeth's hard-fought battle with Toulon over request to hunker down in South Africa
The World Cup-winning Springbok got caught up in the pandemic measures in France and had a number of requests to take a break from…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 7:06
Matt Giteau is suddenly appreciating the true value of teachers
The ex-Wallaby midfielder is back home in Canberra following cancellation of the Japanese Top League and readjustment to family li…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 6:29
Sean O'Brien's gesture to Irish nurses working on the coronavirus front line
Ex-Wales midfielder Jamie Roberts earned kudos a few weeks ago by giving his flat in Cardiff up to the health service... now ex-I…
Liam Heagney
03 Apr 2020, 5:32
'It was just pure, sheer devastation' - How Sam Skinner dealt with the worst news of his career
In the office of Britain’s top hamstring surgeon, the news struck Sam Skinner harder than any opponent, a double-dose of reality…
Jamie Lyall
03 Apr 2020, 4:57
'Australia have been reported as being in a weaker position than a lot of others'
The internal division remains, but Rugby Australia's (RA) financial strife is among the big headaches helping bring world unions c…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 3:23
The people's choice: Cheslin Kolbe voted ahead of Semi Radradra as the best wing on the planet by fans
Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe has been crowned the world's best wing by fans around the globe after defeating Fijian flyer Semi Ra…
Online Editors
03 Apr 2020, 1:38
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph reveals why he turned down chance at All Blacks role
Jamie Joseph has revealed the reason behind his decision to turn down a position with the All Blacks in favour of sticking with th…
Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 23:50
Doomsday set for decision on July international window
The fate of the July international window will be determined in a matter of weeks.
Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 20:01
RFU boss reveals the breathtaking cuts made behind closed doors
The RFU's high ranking officials - including Eddie Jones - have taken pay cuts but the damage for English rugby's rank and file ha…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr 2020, 17:00
'No one has died from the virus yet. But the worry is we will not have the medical resources to fight it'
Gareth Baber until a matter of days ago was planning to guide Fiji to back-to-back Olympic gold medals before Covid-19 brought the…
Owain Jones
02 Apr 2020, 14:49
11 rugby household names who may have unwittingly played their final games
The current coronavirus pandemic has decimated rugby and other sports competitions across the world, leaving many suspended, postp…
Josh Raisey
02 Apr 2020, 10:21
What lies ahead for Eddie Jones and the England team? Four questions
Eddie Jones has signed a new contract which will see him remain as England head coach until the World Cup in 2023.
Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 8:04
Carlos Spencer's ridiculous trick shots while at home during the New Zealand lockdown
The Hurricanes assistant coach had a reputation as an All Black for incredibly silky skills and he has shown in recent days he has…
Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 7:07
Former Springbok turned kicking coach utterly seduced by the Six Nations
One time Springbok Nicolaas Vlok Cilliers believes that South Africa joining the Six Nations would be a 'no brainer' - report Rugb…
Online Editors
02 Apr 2020, 6:58
The one rugby upside to the current coronavirus pandemic... leading Test unions are no longer at loggerheads
Less than a year since arguments scuppered World Rugby's Nations Championship plan, relations between leading Test unions both sid…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr 2020, 6:37
Jones: The world domination reasons why he decided to stick with England
The Australian has the highest win ratio - 78 per cent - in the history of England coaches, winning 42 of his 54 outings in charge…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr 2020, 5:34
World Rugby issue edict on the breakdown, where 9 per cent of all injuries occur
Although tinkering with the Laws every year is what fans have come to expect from World Rugby, for once the governing body have re…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr 2020, 4:50
Eddie Jones agrees England contract extension
After stating at the start of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations that the players would tell him whether he should continue or not, th…
Liam Heagney
02 Apr 2020, 3:59
'If I had my time again, I would've changed a lot': How falling out of favour with Robbie Deans changed Matt Giteau's career
You don’t play over 300 games of professional rugby without having a few personality clashes along the way - that was certainly …
Tom Vinicombe
02 Apr 2020, 1:15
Raelene Castle facing fallout from 'appalling' announcement
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle is bunkering down as the storm builds around her after another day of damaging headlines for th…
Online Editors
01 Apr 2020, 22:52
The Straight 8 fan set vote to decide World XV
Rugby fans from all over the world are turning out in droves for the first ever global fan vote to select the best player in every…
RugbyPass
01 Apr 2020, 22:37
Wallaby Mitchell's 'grim' pay predictions
Unemployed and enduring a frustrating wait to resume his own career, Drew Mitchell expects a similarly grim short-term future for …
Online Editors
01 Apr 2020, 22:02
Finding Rugby's Greatest FIFA Player
We're on a mission to unearth Rugby's Greatest FIFA Player and with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in full swing we have the unique oppor…
RugbyPass
01 Apr 2020, 20:02
Analysis: The All Blacks' game plan for the 2017 British & Irish Lions that got shelved
As bizarre as the assertion may sound to New Zealanders, the Lions played far more attacking width in this series around their Sex…
Ben Smith
01 Apr 2020, 19:45
The Breakdown I Episode 9 | Richie McCaw on SARS-CoV-2
The Breakdown is joined by superstar guests Richie McCaw, Will Greenwood, Ardie Savea and Jean De Villiers to discuss rugby's resp…
RugbyPass
01 Apr 2020, 17:17
The Breakdown I Episode 8 | The Future of NZ Rugby
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson and Minister of Sport Grant Robertson join the Breakdown to talk about the immediate future of rugby in…
RugbyPass
01 Apr 2020, 17:06
'Nah, that's not him, this is not our guy. This guy is small and fat'
Loni Uhila’s mighty knees trembled as he walked through the door of his family home and came face to face with the father who ha…
Jamie Lyall
01 Apr 2020, 14:38
Is this Britain's most comprehensive university rugby programme?
A major route into the game back in the amateur era, university rugby is going through a renaissance in England and Ealing Trailfi…
Alex Shaw
01 Apr 2020, 12:00
Nigel Owens' farming exploits go viral, the World Cup final referee claiming he has never been as nervous in his life
The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many involved in rugby have had the chance to try their hand at something else and the vet…
Josh Raisey
01 Apr 2020, 11:37
Eddie Jones unveils plan for keeping his England players fit during shutdown
The Gallagher Premiership has been suspended until at least April 14, with further delays in the season extremely likely because o…
Online Editors
01 Apr 2020, 11:07
The Springboks were top of the world in 2019. How do they stay there in 2020?
After lifting the Rugby World Cup in 2019, can the Springboks stay at the top of the world in 2020? We take a look at their squad …
Alex Shaw
01 Apr 2020, 8:50
The favourite to captain the Lions in 2021
Bookmakers have revealed who they believe is the favourite to captain the Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Ian Cameron
01 Apr 2020, 7:36
Rugby Australia issue statement as player pay cut negotiations continue to sour
Rugby Australia have issued a statement on their negotiations with the Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA) regarding a pay c…
Online Editors
01 Apr 2020, 4:30
Dynamic duo: Fans pick Semi Radradra, Cheslin Kolbe as finalists in vote for world's best wing
Fijian flyer Semi Radradra and Springboks sensation Cheslin Kolbe have been left as the last players standing in a worldwide fan v…
Online Editors
01 Apr 2020, 0:41
How tomorrow's Wallabies turned the tide against their neighbours and rocketed Noah Lolesio from one state to the next
Noah Lolesio has enjoyed five victories from six matches with the Brumbies - but success hasn't always been so constant for the fo…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Apr 2020, 0:34
'They're going to have to play a bit more semi-professional': Top Kiwi official warns NZ players may need second career
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association boss Rob Nichol has warned that professional players in New Zealand may have to seek second…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 22:49
World Cup winner blasts Rugby Australia: 'Rugby was sick a long time before the coronavirus came along'
Former Australian Test player and 1999 World Cup winner Rod Kafer has come out blasting in response to Rugby Australia's forecast …
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 22:14
'No assurances': Australian players continue to remain in the dark over COVID-19 financial situation
As rugby in Australia braces for a three-month survival period, its players remain in the dark on their financial situation.
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 21:47
75 percent wage cuts, five Bledisloe Cup tests, no South Africa: Wallabies legend's radical proposal to save Australian rugby
A two-time World Cup winner has suggested a radical overhaul of Super Rugby and international rugby while also urging Australian p…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 20:36
New Zealand Rugby's fight for survival
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says everyone must share the pain of the coronavirus crisis as he confronts potent…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 16:38
Fiji and the contractual dilemmas caused by the postponed Tokyo Games
Last week’s announcement that the Olympics have been delayed a year has caused sevens coach Gareth Baber an unexpected headache,…
Chris Jones
31 Mar 2020, 14:13
'You have players asking, what is my salary going to be next season? You can't give a definitive answer'
Life as a rugby agent in the pandemic... Niall Woods has one client waiting for a Covid-19 test, a couple of others previously sic…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar 2020, 13:34
Dire straits leave Australian rugby reliant on emergency government funding
Rugby Australia is standing down 75 per cent of its staff from Wednesday until May 1 as it braces for a potential $120million Covi…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 13:05
Ashton claims he had the coronavirus... and passed it onto his 63-year-old mother
The England winger revealed he has been bed-ridden for most of the time since his move to Harlequins and unwittingly infected his …
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 11:42
Gregor Townsend takes the Andy Farrell pay deferral route, unlike Eddie Jones who took pay cut
The deferral by the Scotland boss mirrors what Ireland's Andy Farrell agreed with the IRFU rather than what happened in England wh…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 11:10
Fresh from earning £933,000 last year, SRU boss Dodson only agrees pandemic pay deferral and not a cut
There was a sizable backlash in the Scottish rugby community after The Offside Line revealed in January the staggering salaries pa…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 7:55
Player agent's stark warning: 'It's the biggest crisis since World War II'
A French-based agent has laid bare the drastic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the business of sport in his country.
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 4:37
Special plan unveiled to honour Matthew Watkins as only 10 family members allowed at Tuesday's funeral
It was March 7, the day Wales lost to England in the Six Nations, that the ex-Test midfielder tragically passed away at the age of…
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 3:56
'Toughest decision in history': Rugby Australia stand down 75 percent of staff, could lose $120m
Rugby Australia will stand down 75 percent of their staff in what they have called "the toughest decision in the game's history".
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 2:12
The goal-kicking custom that Matt Giteau just can't get his head around
Matt Giteau may have played over 300 first-class professional games of rugby but there’s one European goal-kicking custom that h…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Mar 2020, 1:09
Fans dump All Blacks duo out of race to be crowned world's best wing
A pair of star All Blacks have missed the cut in first round of fan voting to be named the world's best wing.
Online Editors
31 Mar 2020, 0:26
Where are they now: The 2017 New Zealand U20 world champions
Here's where the world-conquering New Zealand U20 side of 2017 have ended up three years after their success in Georgia.
Alex McLeod
30 Mar 2020, 22:43
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle refuses to rule out cutting another Super Rugby team
Raelene Castle has refused to guarantee the safety of the four Australian Super Rugby clubs for next season.
Online Editors
30 Mar 2020, 19:43
COVID-19 the final straw as USA Rugby files for bankruptcy
Following detailed consultation with legal advisors, the USA Rugby Board of Directors and Congress voted to officially file Chapte…
Online Editors
30 Mar 2020, 17:17
Lions tour of South Africa set for Olympics clash
The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa in July 2021 will not be shifted despite a direct overlap with the new dates for…
Online Editors
30 Mar 2020, 14:22
Test scrum-halves discuss switch to vegan diet
Switching to a vegan or plant-based diet is a growing trend amongst sportspeople across the world.
Josh Raisey
30 Mar 2020, 12:00
Rugby Australia CEO admits July series with Ireland 'highly unlikely' to go ahead
The Wallabies are set to take on Andy Farrell's Ireland in Brisbane on July 4 and Sydney on July 11, before playing Fiji in Townsv…
Online Editors
30 Mar 2020, 10:39
Players set for pay cuts of between 30-50% as Harrison responds to Rugby Australia AGM
Rugby Australia will meet the Rugby Union Players' Association on Tuesday to discuss what it will take to survive the next three m…
Online Editors
30 Mar 2020, 6:29
Rugby Australia bracing for 'significant cuts' after reporting $9.4m loss
Rugby Australia will need to make "significant cuts" to remain viable after revealing at Monday's annual general meeting a $9.4 mi…
Online Editors
30 Mar 2020, 0:01
Cullen, Kirwan, Carter, Kaino: The all-time All Blacks XV
There have been many outstanding All Blacks who have taken to the field over the years, but only a select few have made the cut in…
Hamish Bidwell
29 Mar 2020, 23:33
Dan Carter ranked 10th-best first-five of all-time by outspoken British columnist
The man widely regarded as the best No. 10 in the history of the game has been shunned from a British rugby writer's top spot.
Online Editors
29 Mar 2020, 20:27
Is this the greatest test of modern-day rugby?
There are few tests that have matched the quality and drama that was provided by the All Blacks and Springboks when they clashed a…
Online Editors
29 Mar 2020, 16:58
'Bad guy' Owen Farrell the target of another barrage from Ireland's most controversial rugby pundit
England captain Owen Farrell has yet again been the target of a barrage from Ireland's most controversial rugby pundit - Neil Fran…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 13:59
'Boring, diabolical... dreary old nonsense' - Haskell's four minute rant on tired rugby coverage
Former England star James Haskell has heavily criticised rugby's 'diabolical' and out of date coverage in a four-minute online ran…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 13:29
'Are the players about to be presented with a fait accompli?'
The Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA) are concerned about a vacuum of information from Rugby Australia over their financial …
Online Editors
29 Mar 2020, 6:36
Marler on verge of quitting rugby - reports
England prop Joe Marler is on the verge of quitting rugby according to reports coming out of the UK this morning.
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 6:17
Dan Leo's message to cash strapped Tier 1 countries: 'Welcome to our world'
Dan Leo, CEO of the Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation, has a message for Tier 1 rugby nations as they face serious financ…
Chris Jones
29 Mar 2020, 4:52
Dave Rennie will have a hard time separating potential candidates for Wallabies roles
Naming his maiden Wallabies team has turned into a devilish task for Dave Rennie, who quite likely will have to base his selection…
Online Editors
29 Mar 2020, 0:14
How a schoolboy midfielder transformed himself into the Wallabies' most promising long-term 10 option
Depending on you're the type of person that sees the glass as half full or half empty, you would have entered 2020 with very diffe…
Tom Vinicombe
29 Mar 2020, 0:09
'We're all facing some tough times and we're all in this together.'
After All Blacks coach Ian Foster confirmed his staff had agreed to take pay cuts, players are now working with New Zealand Rugby …
Online Editors
28 Mar 2020, 23:30
Ian Foster reveals uncertainty: Super Rugby derbies or international Test matches?
Head coach Ian Foster has admitted that it is unlikely that the All Blacks' scheduled tests will go ahead in July.
Online Editors
28 Mar 2020, 18:03
The fullback conundrum faced by the new Springboks coach
22-year-old Sharks sensation Aphelele Fassi has been a revelation in 2020 and his form has certainly handed new Springboks coach J…
Online Editors
28 Mar 2020, 16:53
The 'massive challenge' Wayne Pivac was 'always' going to face
Dan Biggar thinks Wayne Pivac will help Wales to play more attractive rugby. Pivac took over from long-serving Warren Gatland in N…
Online Editors
28 Mar 2020, 11:47
Finn Russell: 'Still, for me, I want to fix things'
The Scotland out-half believes he and head coach Gregor Townsend will have a better relationship following their public falling ou…
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2020, 11:15
'I was stopped by police. They asked, Do you have a permit? Saying you were going to hospital for a birth was good enough reason to get past'
New father George Biagi still can’t get his head around the ‘new normal’ where the killer coronavirus is laying waste to so …
Liam Heagney
28 Mar 2020, 6:14
'I am shocked. I cannot believe it' - Springbok legend Gerber tests positive for COVID-19
Springbok legend Danie Gerber says he is 'shocked' after he tested positive for COVID-19: “I am shocked. I cannot believe it."
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2020, 5:24
Principality Stadium to become NHS Wales field hospital
Around 2,000 additional beds will be housed in the Cardiff facility.
Online Editors
28 Mar 2020, 1:23
Pieter-Steph du Toit pips Ardie Savea for title of world's best flanker
Springboks behemoth and reigning World Rugby player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit has been crowned the world's best flanker by …
Online Editors
28 Mar 2020, 1:08
'It's a dire state': All Blacks coach Ian Foster confirms pay cut
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed he will be taking a pay cut, and that players will follow suit, as New Zealand Rugb…
Online Editors
27 Mar 2020, 21:12
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read 'not really keen' to return to Japan; admits playing days could be over
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has admitted he's unlikely to return to Japan this season despite the Top League rugby compe…
Online Editors
27 Mar 2020, 19:51
The rugby jersey just voted 'most successful' product in Japan
Following the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, one jersey stood out and it has now been voted the 'most successful' product of the y…
Online Editors
27 Mar 2020, 13:21
'Boris is head coach' - Eddie Jones' video message to the rugby community
England head coach Eddie Jones has sent a video message to the rugby community. He emphasized unity and a group effort among rugby…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2020, 9:02
Ex-England prop Alex Corbisiero reveals recent battle with testicular cancer
In Japan to cover the recent World Cup for American television, the 31-year-old discovered a lump the size of a pumpkin which resu…
Online Editors
27 Mar 2020, 5:33
Curry, Underhill, Kolisi, Hooper all miss out as fans pick finalists in vote for world's best flanker
Four of rugby's biggest names have failed to make it to the final round of a global fan-voted campaign to determine the best flank…
Online Editors
27 Mar 2020, 1:19
New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia facing collective loss of over $200m from coronavirus
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia are both facing significant financial losses collectively totalling in nearly a quarter of a…
Online Editors
26 Mar 2020, 21:16
Eddie Jones 'immediately agreed' to pay cut in excess of £187,500
The English governing body’s executive team agreed pay cuts above 25 per cent on Wednesday.
Online Editors
26 Mar 2020, 13:53
'I hope that as professional rugby players we're not too far off having access to medicinal cannabis'
The England and Lions lock co-launched a cannabis oil company two years ago.
Online Editors
26 Mar 2020, 13:21
Wales and Ireland make up just 4 picks in Will Greenwood's 2021 Lions XV
England players dominate Will Greenwood's latest Lions team to tour South Africa in 2021 - if they were to play tomorrow.
Ian Cameron
26 Mar 2020, 10:57
Where are they now: The 2007 Ireland U20 Six Nations Grand Slam champions
Thirteen years have passed since Ireland struck age-grade Six Nations gold, clinching the 2007 U20s Grand Slam in Italy with a tea…
Liam Heagney
26 Mar 2020, 10:00
Cheika: 'Am I satisfied in the end? No'
Michael Cheika has opened up about his turbulent tenure as Wallabies head coach.
After coaching the Wallabies to the World Cup …
Online Editors
26 Mar 2020, 7:40
The uncomfortable rugby truth exposed by the global pandemic
Rugby has always been inclined to puff out its chest and tell you just how much it’s growing. In a report by Nielsen Sports in 2…
Owain Jones
26 Mar 2020, 5:25
RFU to ask Eddie Jones to take a pay cut as pandemic hits finances
England coach to be asked to follow other staff.
Online Editors
26 Mar 2020, 4:55
World Rugby turn to three of the RWC's biggest upsets
With rugby suspended or cancelled across the globe, broadcasters have turned to their ample archives of previous matches to quench…
Online Editors
25 Mar 2020, 19:14
RFU announces £7million aid package for grassroots clubs
Following a virtual board meeting on Wednesday of the governing body running the game in England, CEO Bill Sweeney issued a letter…
Online Editors
25 Mar 2020, 15:26
Rugby Europe suspend Tier 2 rugby on the continent 'indefinitely'
Considering the current evolution of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) throughout Europe, Rugby Europe has decided to extend the suspension o…
Online Editors
25 Mar 2020, 14:38
Has Matt Giteau played his last game of professional rugby?
Former Australia centre Matt Giteau has said that he is hoping to get the opportunity to play for Suntory Sungoliath again after t…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2020, 11:12
Two more rugby grounds offer facilities to NHS to help fight coronavirus spread
Scarlets have given a large part of their Parc Y Scarlets site to cope with any hospital overspill in treating Covid-19, and offic…
Online Editors
25 Mar 2020, 11:10
'Day 1' - Ex-Scotland skipper further details his daily battle with frightening coronavirus symptoms
Rory Lawson initially took to Twitter on Sunday to explain how a cough, fever and aches left him feeling fortunate not to hospital…
Online Editors
25 Mar 2020, 8:15
The real priority for World Rugby right now and it isn't bailouts for unions
World Rugby chiefs insist the sport is united as it faces the financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but calls by John …
Chris Jones
25 Mar 2020, 6:40
Beyond 80 | Knocked
Re-live the RugbyPass original series 'Beyond 80' which takes an unflinching look at the reality of concussion in rugby.
RugbyPass
24 Mar 2020, 23:49
'It's not a holiday for me. I still want to be the best to play this game.'
While there were plenty of pull factors behind Samu Kerevi’s move to Japan, it still wasn’t an easy decision for the Wallabies…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Mar 2020, 23:22
Maro Itoje crowned world's best lock in 2020
England star Maro Itoje has been crowned the world's best lock after defeating Springboks second rower Eben Etzebeth in a fan-vote…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 23:04
Kieran Read's last-gasp quest to make it back to New Zealand from Japan
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read is making a last-ditch effort to get home to New Zealand from Japan amid the coronavirus out…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 21:05
Why 1996 is still the greatest year for All Black rugby and what we can learn from it now
The ‘Incomparables’ the All Blacks were dubbed afterwards, having avenged all sorts of history en route to that first away ser…
Hamish Bidwell
24 Mar 2020, 20:57
'It's a frustrating period': Former Springbok finds silver lining amid coronavirus panic
While the world comes to a standstill as the coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc globally, Ruan Pienaar has found a silver lining am…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 19:53
Richie McCaw urges New Zealand to be patient
As New Zealand prepares to go into a four-week lockdown in a bid to contain the Covid-19 virus, former All Blacks skipper Richie M…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 17:08
Where are they now: The 2014 England U20 world champions
The English youngsters made it back-to-back victories at the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in 2014, defeating South Africa 21…
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2020, 14:48
Hogg: 'Finn will play for Scotland soon... there might have to be some dark conversations but we'll get there'
Russell fell out with Gregor Townsend before the Guinness Six Nations and while the relationship between player and coach is not y…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 14:14
World Rugby investigating ways to salvage its threatened July Test schedule
Rugby around the world has ground to halt, Tuesday’s postponement of the sevens events at the now deferred Tokyo Olympics the la…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 13:47
'If we don't stop the online idiocy, we're going to end up with broken players and a grossly diminished game'
There’s a pretty obvious line between performance critique and outright malevolence... players don’t need 52-year-old Dave fro…
Jamie Lyall
24 Mar 2020, 13:05
World Rugby issue statement following postponement of Toyko Olympics
The decision to delay the Games for a year means that men’s rugby sevens champions Fiji - along with women’s champions Austral…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 9:49
Fiji's Olympic title defence postponed for a year
The Fijians charged to glory in the Rio heat at the 2016 Olympics, but they will no longer defend their title as planned in Japan …
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 9:06
Duane Vermeulen left angry after being stranded in Japan
While other leagues around the world decided to suspend or cancel their seasons at an earlier juncture, officials in Japan delayed…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 6:09
NZ Rugby boss: 'We'll ask Government for financial assistance'
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has confirmed his organisation will ask for financial assistance from the Government as the C…
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 3:30
Best of the best: Fans leave Maro Itoje, Eben Etzebeth as last players standing in vote for world's best lock
The fans have voted and only two locks are left standing in the race to become the world's best lock.
Online Editors
24 Mar 2020, 2:51
Rugby Explorer | Italy
Missing rugby? Keen to see the world from the confines of your own home? Watch our RugbyPass original series, Rugby Explorer, as…
RugbyPass
24 Mar 2020, 0:48
Where are they now: The 2015 New Zealand U20 world champions
Some have flourished, while others have floundered, but where in the world are New Zealand's world champion U20 class of 2015?
Alex McLeod
24 Mar 2020, 0:27
Super Rugby's inconclusive season also curtailed any chances of answering a key question for the new All Blacks coach
Between the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, the All Blacks selectors struggled to really settle on a first-choice fullback. There are st…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Mar 2020, 0:03
Pay cuts 'inevitable' for New Zealand's top All Blacks
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is prepared to take a pay cut to help New Zealand Rugby in the wake of the Covid-crisis that has prem…
Online Editors
23 Mar 2020, 16:51
Could this be Ireland's starting XV at France 2023?
With a number of players on the wrong side of 30, there could be a very different look to the Ireland team which lines out at the …
Ciarán Kennedy
23 Mar 2020, 15:03
Wales Rugby boss performs U-turn on decision to step down
In January, Phillips had notified the WRU board of his plans to step down this summer following five years in the role.
Online Editors
23 Mar 2020, 12:20
Alex Shaw's top 25 all-time U20 rugby players
Our writer Alex Shaw gives us his all-time top 25 U20 rugby players, including the likes of Maro Itoje, Malcolm Marx and Charles P…
Alex Shaw
23 Mar 2020, 10:25
Brodie Retallick, Maro Itoje leading charge to be named world's best lock by fans
Fans worldwide have hit the polls on RugbyPass social media accounts to determine who are the best players on the planet.
Online Editors
23 Mar 2020, 2:50
Rugby Explorer | South Africa
Missing rugby? Keen to see the world from the confines of your own home? Watch our RugbyPass original series, Rugby Explorer, as…
RugbyPass
23 Mar 2020, 0:57
New Zealand Rugby place Kiwi Super Rugby competition on hold, All Blacks fixtures up in air
NZR have suspended all forms of rugby across the nation in the wake of the New Zealand Government's decision to maximise its COVID…
Online Editors
22 Mar 2020, 23:57
Former Scotland international sends out warning after being 'floored' by coronavirus
Former Scotland international Rory Lawson has issued a warning targeted at younger people as he battles coronavirus in quarantine.
Online Editors
22 Mar 2020, 23:08
Will Greenwood reveals COVID-19 has claimed the life of his aunt
Former England star Will Greenwood has revealed his aunt died having contracted COVID-19.
Online Editors
22 Mar 2020, 9:01
Could this be Wales' starting XV at France 2023?
With no rugby for the foreseeable future, many are left wondering how to fill the void. One option, of course, is to look further …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
22 Mar 2020, 5:15
Where are they now: The 2013 England U20s world champions
England won the first of their three World Rugby U20s Championships last decade in 2013, defeating Wales 23-15 in the final in Van…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar 2020, 4:58
Watch: Five minutes of Christian Cullen destroying the Springboks and Wallabies in his prime
Cullen remains one of the greatest players of all time and one of the most fondly remembered stars of the professional era.
RugbyPass
21 Mar 2020, 19:32
A&E doctor now using Jamie Roberts' flat amid coronavirus pandemic
The 33-year-old Wales and British and Irish Lions centre is currently in South Africa.
Online Editors
21 Mar 2020, 13:44
'Never, before or after had I felt an atmosphere of malevolence like it'
World Rugby have begun live-streaming classic men's and women's Rugby World Cup matches to fill the rugby void for fans created by…
Ian Cameron
21 Mar 2020, 11:51
Scottish Rugby latest to cancel entire season
Scottish Rugby have become the latest union to officially end the domestic season.
Online Editors
21 Mar 2020, 5:15
Refs, who needs 'em? How captains and not referees once called the shots
Having referees and needing them as we do is another bit of proof of the existence of original sin, man’s propensity to get thin…
Online Editors
21 Mar 2020, 5:00
New Zealand rugby braces for winter
Winter is coming in New Zealand, one of the world strongholds of rugby.
Online Editors
21 Mar 2020, 4:48
Rugby Explorer | Hong Kong
Missing rugby? Keen to see the world from the confines of your own home? Watch our RugbyPass original series, Rugby Explorer, as…
RugbyPass
20 Mar 2020, 22:00
New details about proposed New Zealand Super Rugby competition revealed
Discussions to establish a Kiwi-only Super Rugby tournament over the coming weeks are well underway between New Zealand Rugby and …
Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 21:26
IRFU the latest organisation to halt full pay for players... but there is a twist
The Irish have adopted a different plan to France, where there has been an across the board 30 per cent pay cut, and England, wher…
Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 13:25
Barclay: 'Players will have played their last games of their careers without knowing it'
The John Barclay Column: For rugby players lost in the coronavirus-inflicted wilderness, these are strange weeks.
John Barclay
20 Mar 2020, 10:23
World Rugby announce a raft of tournament cancellations
Bill Beaumont said: "Taking the appropriate measures that mitigate the spread of covid-19 coronavirus in line with government and …
Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 10:20
Eight Welsh 'Golden Generation' players and their chances of making the 2023 World Cup
When New Zealand won the 2015 World Cup amidst scenes of unbridled triumph, if you looked around the squad, arms held aloft, six m…
Owain Jones
20 Mar 2020, 7:55
RFU end domestic season with the 'exception' of the Premiership
Rugby officials in England have taken the decision to end the domestic season with the exception of the Gallagher Premiership.
Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 6:35
All Blacks boss Ian Foster in self-isolation amid coronavirus outbreak
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed he is in self-isolation after cutting a trip to the Northern Hemisphere short.
Online Editors
20 Mar 2020, 1:51
Rugby Explorer | Singapore
Missing rugby? Keen to see the world from the confines of your own home? Re-live our original series Rugby Explorer as Jim Hamilto…
RugbyPass
19 Mar 2020, 22:42
July international window in significant doubt as PRO14 cancels its tournament final
New Zealand Rugby, among other organisations, is facing another significant blow as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak ha…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 21:40
Former All Black Byron Kelleher learns fate following arrest in Auckland
The 57-cap halfback, who played his last test for New Zealand in 2007 and retired from all rugby in 2012, had his case called this…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 18:10
The unlikely Welshman Will Greenwood just tipped for Lions duty
Former England centre Will Greenwood has said that Wales centre Nick Tompkins would make the British and Irish Lions tour if it we…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2020, 15:03
Manu Tuilagi 'should never be let on a rugby field again' claims ex-Irish international
A controversial Irish rugby pundit has claimed that England centre Manu Tuilagi should 'never be let on a rugby field again' after…
Ian Cameron
19 Mar 2020, 10:21
World Rugby set to scrap U20s Championship due to be hosted by Italy
This year’s age-grade championship was due to take place in the northern part of Italy from June 28 to July 18, but it has falle…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 8:42
Funeral directors reveal restrictions for Matthew Watkins farewell service
The ex-Wales midfielder, who won 18 caps between 2003 and 2006, died earlier this month at the age of 41 after being diagnosed wit…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 6:51
Ex-All Black Byron Kelleher arrested in Auckland
The troubled 57-cap half-back, who played his last Test for New Zealand in 2007 and retired from all rugby in 2012, is facing char…
Online Editors
19 Mar 2020, 5:30
WATCH: There's never been a better time to see Lomu and Cullen shredding in their prime
Before that last decade of All Blacks' dominance, there was another decade of dominance, and some prior to that too, however, this…
Sam Smith
18 Mar 2020, 20:18
All Blacks coaches still planning for July Test series
Despite the uncertainty around the immediate future of international fixtures, the All Blacks won't let coronavirus stop them from…
Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 16:38
SA Rugby issues update on potential alternatives to Super and PRO14 rugby
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has confirmed the national rugby body is in ongoing discussions with stakeholders about a number of compet…
Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 8:33
Francois Louw issues grave warning for the 30-somethings of rugby
The South African back row revealed last week the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season at Bath will herald his retireme…
Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 8:05
This summer's London and Paris sevens set to be sacked off
World Rugby are expected to announce next week that the London and Paris legs of HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series are to join a grow…
Chris Jones
18 Mar 2020, 7:30
With Super Rugby possibly reaching an end, who has done enough to earn selection in Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad?
With Super Rugby potentially over, new All Blacks coach Ian Foster has had considerably less time to scout out new players for the…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Mar 2020, 1:15
Stranded Stormers star Jamie Roberts reveals 'the biggest worry' amid coronavirus outbreak in South Africa
The ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions midfielder started his new chapter with the Stormers in fine form before the coronavirus …
Online Editors
18 Mar 2020, 0:39
Rugby Australia confirm coronavirus test results for two of its sevens team members
Rugby Australia have confirmed the test results of two if its sevens team members after they showed symptoms of coronavirus.
Online Editors
17 Mar 2020, 21:43
New Zealand Rugby in lockdown over coronavirus concern
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has confirmed that all employees are working from home today.
Online Editors
17 Mar 2020, 20:31
Rugby Australia looking to follow New Zealand in makeshift Super Rugby competition
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says ongoing government restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus could put extreme finan…
Online Editors
17 Mar 2020, 19:23
Nigel Owens' tackle technique pep talks with England's Owen Farrell
The English captain's robust style in the collision has drawn the ire of numerous rugby fans who feel he isn’t usually legal in …
Online Editors
17 Mar 2020, 13:26
Revealed: PSDT nearly lost his leg last month due to freak injury
The 2019 World Rugby player of the year will be out of action for another three months with a problem described as very rare by St…
Chris Jones
17 Mar 2020, 8:10
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association concedes pay cuts a possibility amid coronavirus concerns
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association boss Rob Nichol hasn't eliminated the prospect of pay cuts as Super Rugby remains shut down…
Online Editors
17 Mar 2020, 0:51
Wallabies star dealt injury blow during Super Rugby suspension
The Brumbies may be out of action due to coronavirus, but one of their star players is expected to be sidelined for longer than mo…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2020, 23:40
Building a legacy: Why Samu Kerevi chose to put his Wallabies career on hold and move to Japan
Samu Kerevi, at just 26 years old, made the shock decision to head overseas and forego any further opportunities to play internati…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Mar 2020, 20:27
All Blacks Sevens suspend training to wait on coronavirus test results of Australian players
The All Blacks Sevens have suspended team training as they wait on the results of two Australian team members being tested for cor…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2020, 20:12
RFU statement: All rugby in England suspended
The RFU have taken the step to suspend all rugby in England in a bid to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
Ian Cameron
16 Mar 2020, 14:51
Wales international agrees new two-year contract with Ospreys
The Ospreys have announced a two-year contract for the Wales star, who has won 64 caps for his country and played in three British…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2020, 12:13
Scottish Rugby issue update on player who tested positive for COVID-19
Scottish Rugby said the player in question 'no longer needs to self-isolate and is feeling back to normal' after being released fr…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2020, 11:14
SA Rugby statement: COVID-19 cancellations
The latest update from South Africa Rugby comes following the suspension of the Vodacom Super Rugby and Guinness PRO14 club compet…
Online Editors
16 Mar 2020, 9:03
The Sharks teammate Faf de Klerk is backing for a Test recall
The scrum-half has forced his way back into the South Africa team since moving to Sale in 2017 and is predicting similar success f…
Chris Jones
16 Mar 2020, 6:57
The 123-year-old historical clash NZR can revive during Super Rugby's suspension
As NZR and SANZAAR scramble to find alternatives to fill the void left by Super Rugby's suspension, there is one fixture that coul…
Alex McLeod
16 Mar 2020, 1:23
Why the World's best sevens player has knife and fork written on his boots
Jerry Tuwai, the reigning World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year, has revealed why he puts the words “knife” and “for…
Chris Jones
15 Mar 2020, 16:00
Rugby players warned of the potentially lethal interaction between COVID-19 and common painkillers - report
The use of certain painkillers - which are commonly used by rugby players - have been warned against after a link has been drawn b…
Online Editors
15 Mar 2020, 15:01
Is this the England XV at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
With no rugby currently on due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have taken a look at what the England XV might look like at the Rug…
Alex Shaw
15 Mar 2020, 10:28
Scottish Rugby roll out £500,000 coronavirus fund for clubs
The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has launched a significant new funding support initiative in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Online Editors
15 Mar 2020, 9:30
Mike Brown launches remarkable rebuke to AWJ for throwing former teammate Marler 'under the bus'
Former England back Mike Brown has heavily criticised Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones for throwing Joe Marler 'under the bus' during …
Ian Cameron
15 Mar 2020, 6:51
The top 50 U20 rugby players in the world
With the World Rugby U20 Championship potentially postponed or cancelled, RugbyPass take a look at the top 50 U20 players in the w…
Alex Shaw
15 Mar 2020, 5:00
Two Australian rugby players to undergo testing for Coronavirus
Rugby Australia has implemented a stringent policy with regards to any player or staff member that experiences symptoms associated…
Online Editors
15 Mar 2020, 3:29
WRU: 'All forms of rugby' suspended
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have taken the decision to suspend all rugby in Wales amid the global spread of the coronavirus.
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2020, 9:33
'Still the best Barrett': Has Jordie Barrett become the favourite for the All Blacks No. 15 jersey?
With the All Blacks' fullback role up for grabs, did Jordie Barrett do enough to usurp Damian McKenzie for the New Zealand No. 15 …
Alex McLeod
13 Mar 2020, 23:02
'There was a losing culture. There are blokes that won't say that, but that was the truth
Dan Parks is talking about his great “reincarnation” as a Scotland player, the mortifying and largely self-inflicted collapse …
Jamie Lyall
13 Mar 2020, 7:01
New Zealand Rugby release statement amid coronavirus concerns
New Zealand Rugby has issued a press release amid ongoing concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak worldwide.
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 23:08
Injured trio welcomed back into Waratahs side for derby clash with Brumbies
Waratahs boss Rob Penney has welcomed back three key players from ahead of a must-win Australian derby clash against the Brumbies.
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 22:35
Brumbies bring back big guns for Waratahs derby
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has recalled James Slipper, Joe Powell and Andy Muirhead to the starting side for Sunday afternoon's c…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 21:35
Captain Cane wants Chiefs to show superior discipline against trigger-happy Hurricanes
After the Hurricanes' capitulation against the Blues in Wellington last weekend, Chiefs captain Sam Cane is prepared for the backl…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 17:50
Highlanders shift Josh Ioane out of the midfield but Mitch Hunt remains at 10
The Highlanders have made a number of changes for their upcoming battle with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 17:37
Joe Marler has deleted his Twitter account
England prop Joe Marler has taken drastic action on Twitter after being handed a 10-week ban by a Six Nations disciplinary panel i…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 17:00
Lawes free to play but Tuilagi cops ban
England's Courtney Lawes and Manu Tuilagi have both learned their fate after the pair were cited following last weekend's Six Nati…
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 15:19
The devastating family situation affecting England's Joe Cokanasiga
Despite serving for almost 14 years in the British armed forces and serving two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, the English …
Online Editors
12 Mar 2020, 6:19
Revealed: How the new All Blacks XV will impact eligibility
When New Zealand Rugby unveiled the new second-tier All Blacks side earlier in the week, wider responses were mixed. One major con…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2020, 22:09
Brad Weber may be locked in but what about the other off-contract All Blacks?
Brad Weber revealed earlier this week that he had signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to take him through to the end of t…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2020, 20:52
Veteran prop James Slipper re-signs with Australia for two more years
Veteran prop James Slipper has signed a new two-year extension with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies, to remain in the nation’s …
Online Editors
11 Mar 2020, 16:37
South Africa unveils its 45-strong Junior Springbok academy selection
The group includes six capped World Rugby U20 Championship players in Celimpilo Gumede, Sibusiso Sangweni (loose forwards), Emile …
Online Editors
11 Mar 2020, 8:48
World Rugby unveils new high performance strategy for the Pacific Islands
Amid concerns by Pacific Rugby Players Welfare boss Dan Leo that the Pacific Island countries will struggle at future World Cups, …
Online Editors
11 Mar 2020, 7:35
The Best of the Rest: The contenders to play for the first-ever All Blacks XV
NZR's announcement of the All Blacks XV brought with it plenty of intrigue, but who could be in line to make the team come the end…
Alex McLeod
11 Mar 2020, 0:30
Blaine Scully shares his retirement message on Twitter
The 32-year-old left the Cardiff Blues at the end of last season and has since been without a club, although he led his country at…
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2020, 14:30
Leicester's Freddie Steward banned after aerial collision on England U20 duty
The citing complaint claimed the full-back infringed laws 9.11 and 9.17 when he collided with opposite number Jacob Beetham in the…
Online Editors
10 Mar 2020, 11:03
New Zealand's new second-tier team could have significant ramifications on a global scale
The newly unveiled All Blacks XV is an excellent commercial and rugby-development opportunity for New Zealand but the consequences…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2020, 0:17
Australian sevens coach admits coronavirus is hurting Olympic hopefuls' selection chances
The door is slowly closing for Tokyo Olympic hopefuls as the postponement of matches due to the coronavirus continues.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 19:07
Japan's Top League suspended for three weeks after drug arrest
The suspension follows a two week hiatus that the league has had due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2020, 14:07
New Zealand hang on to claim Vancouver Sevens title as hosts Canada surprise to finish third
The All Blacks Sevens have hung on in a tightly-contested final to dispatch trans-Tasman rivals Australia and claim the Vancouver …
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 22:28
New Zealand Rugby unveil second-tier All Blacks XV team to tour Northern Hemisphere
NZR has today announced that a new high performance team will undertake a mini tour of Northern Hemisphere venues - which includes…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 20:04
All Blacks star Anton Lienert-Brown re-commits to New Zealand Rugby on long-term deal
Established All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Anton-Lienert Brown has put pen to paper - committing his long-term future to New Zea…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 17:09
Six Nations XV of Round 4
The pick of performers in the Six Nations as we select our XV of Round 4 in the competition, with England & Scotland picking up va…
Alex Shaw
08 Mar 2020, 15:31
Weird Six Nations sees England enter era of the 5.5 and the 6-2 split
Over after just four games due to the Coronavirus outbreak, England still have plenty of Six Nations takeaways to consider before …
Alex Shaw
08 Mar 2020, 5:10
Leading lineout thief tipped for Wallabies duty
Lock Matt Philip is a wanted man in Melbourne and should also be back on the Wallabies radar, according to Rebels coach Dave Wesse…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 16:38
'I broke down in tears': How Dan Carter saved former All Blacks captain from breakdown
A former All Black captain has revealed the heartwarming gesture Dan Carter made to help save him from a mental breakdown.
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 20:26
Rugby World Cup winner's Test career hangs in the balance after his decision to stay at Saracens
After reports emerged yesterday that Saracens and South Africa prop Vincent Koch will remain with his club in the Championship nex…
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2020, 16:00
Waratahs set for major blow as Kurtley Beale eyed up by French club
The Waratahs are set for a major blow in the wake of reports that Kurtley Beale is close to signing a deal in France.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 19:56
'One of a kind': Kalyn Ponga backed by cross-code Wallabies star to push for All Blacks
A triple-code Wallabies star believes NRL youngster Kalyn Ponga has all the attributes required to flourish in rugby union if he c…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 19:23
World Rugby set to take action over tries scored at the butt of the post - reports
Safety concerns have been raised over the winter about players trying to score at the butt of the goalpost.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 14:19
Super controversial 'waist height tackling' among 6 law changes 'endorsed'
World Rugby say that controversial waist-high tackling is one of six law trials that has been 'endorsed' at the second World Rugby…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 12:54
Two new additions can't thwart Eddie's Six Nations selection masterplan
England have made two changes to their team to face Wales this weekend in the Six Nations from the one that beat Ireland two weeks…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2020, 12:01
New Zealand Rugby's latest findings could kill the connection between the provincial and professional games
Imagine a future where New Zealand's provincial competition, currently known as Mitre 10 Cup, is no longer the premier and profess…
Michael Pulman
04 Mar 2020, 19:25
'If a player gets caught taking drugs it should be a jail sentence because you're stealing a living'
Warren Gatland hinted one player may have taken performance-enhancing drugs during his long stint in charge of Wales, an allegatio…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 14:22
World Rugby delivers verdict on effectiveness of high tackle sanction framework
The framework, which provides a step-by-step method for grading and sanctioning a high tackle, was introduced in 2019 for use at t…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 4:27
Tokyo 2020 rugby test event cancelled due to coronavirus
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee announced that the Japan Para Wheelchair Rugby Championships, due to take place between March …
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 6:54
Life on the rugby scrapheap: 'You do feel partly disabled'
The 2014 Six Nations title winner with Ireland broke the humerus bone in his left arm last September and full function still has n…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 5:45
Jonah Lomu's ex-Wellington 'castle' up for sale
The hilltop house overlooking the Wellington harbour has long been a landmark to onlookers and neighbours in the suburb of Maupui…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 4:28
Saracens star Will Skelton confirms to Rugby Australia he isn't coming home
Will Skelton has confirmed to Rugby Australia officials that he won't be returning to Australia in the wake of Saracens' salary ca…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 21:24
Brumbies coach McKellar admits interest in Wallabies role
McKellar has been sounded out by new Australian coach Dave Rennie to join his staff as an assistant leading into the 2023 World Cu…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 6:52
Brace of Ma'a Nonu tries keeps San Diego Legion's unbeaten start to MLR alive
The impact of former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu is becoming more and more clear with each passing week in Major League Rugby.
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2020, 23:38
South Africa secure miracle comeback victory against Fiji in extra-time final to claim Los Angeles Sevens title
South Africa have snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat in a colossal extra-time final clash against Fiji to claim the Los An…
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 20:52
Finn Russell will play no further part in Scotland's Six Nations but crucially a return is on the cards
Exiled fly-half Finn Russell will play no part in the rest of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign but talks have begun over his rein…
Bryn Palmer
01 Mar 2020, 9:16
The law firm of Earl, Smith and Lawrence is open for business, England
Following further stellar performances from Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Ollie Lawrence, Eddie Jones' England spider-senses must be …
Alex Shaw
01 Mar 2020, 7:24
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation cry foul over Tonga's fixture with England
The Tongans won't receive a penny of the profits from next November's Twickenham game, renewing calls from Dan Leo for a revised p…
Liam Heagney
29 Feb 2020, 7:51
Potential Wallabies rookie Will Harrison lathered in praise after guiding Waratahs to maiden Super Rugby victory
Emerging NSW Waratahs five-eighth Will Harrison has earned praise after steering his side to their first Super Rugby victory of th…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 23:00
Job losses and provincial changes not ruled out as NZ Rugby look to revive the game
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has not ruled out the possibility of job losses as the organisation looks to grow …
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 18:06
How gambling addiction lost Wales hooker Scott Baldwin tens of thousands of pounds
The 31-year-old Wales and Harlequins hooker told the Scrum V podcast that he battled the addiction from the age of 15 until about …
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 10:19
'Whatever the boss tells me to do, I'll do. I'll play on the wing if he wants me to'
Eddie Jones named five locks in his squad to face Ireland – Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury and Ewels.
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 4:08
Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell confirms his retirement is coming to an end
As reported by RugbyPass in January, former Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell’s retirement is now coming to an end with the Queenslan…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Feb 2020, 23:17
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett reveals what would lure him into a cross-code switch back to cricket
Jordie Barrett has revealed what it would take for him to give up his career as a rugby star to pursue one as a cricketer.
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 22:16
An All Blacks streaming platform is just one of the potential fund sources being considered by NZR
New Zealand Rugby has private equity groups lining up to invest in the All Blacks, with the national body expected to soon decide …
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 21:43
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger sheds light on Josh Ioane's shock switch
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has explained the decision to play Josh Ioane in the midfield following the 23-year-old's shock pos…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 19:17
Analysis: Tipuric - From ball player to machine
If you have spent any time watching rugby in the past seven or eight years, the chances are you’ve heard someone joke that Justi…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
27 Feb 2020, 12:22
'That is what I love about our game - all the stakeholders actually have an input'
Along with new All Blacks coach Ian Foster, English referee Wayne Barnes is among the list of rugby experts aiming to make a diffe…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2020, 10:16
England facing backlash after announcing non-fan friendly kick-off time for autumn Argentina clash
The second of the four Quilter Internationals on November 14 has been allotted a controversial evening time slot.
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 9:04
It's happened again... Spain mired in another ineligible player controversy
An ineligible player controversy two years ago resulted in the Spaniards being disqualified from the 2019 World Cup and their late…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 6:38
Tonga named as England's fourth November internationals opponent
Tonga has been confirmed as the fourth opponent that England will host at Twickenham Stadium in autumn 2020 for the Quilter Novemb…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 4:07
Massive shake-up on the cards for rugby in New Zealand after NZR posts multi-million dollar loss
The process of radically changing the set-up of rugby in New Zealand will begin tomorrow when provincial unions are presented with…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 23:32
SLAR can be a 'gold rush' for forward-thinking rugby clubs
The Superliga de Americana de Rugby - or SLAR - could become the next hotbed of rugby recruitment for the clubs forward-thinking e…
Alex Shaw
26 Feb 2020, 10:36
Confirmed: Ireland versus Italy called off
The Ireland versus Italy game and all Six Nations games between the two nations on the weekend of March 6th through 8th have been …
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 9:47
SANZAAR boss reacts to reports that South Africa will soon quit
Rumours of a big trek north were sparked by a newspaper report quoting unconfirmed sources and Andy Marinos has now responded to t…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 7:42
Two significant omissions as new apprentice called into 25-man England squad
England men's head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 25 players for three days of training in Oxford this week ahead of England’s n…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 4:15
'He'll kill it': Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck backs Ardie Savea's possible switch to rugby league
Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck believes All Blacks star Ardie Savea would dominate in rugby league should he make the cross-…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 23:19
Top Wallabies reveal Israel Folau drama split their World Cup squad
The Israel Folau controversy split the Wallabies' World Cup camp and even led to a player boycotting a pre-tournament camp, accord…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 18:38
The lack of meaningful games until the next World Cup is hurting the Southern Hemisphere game
Meaningful games? The All Blacks won’t play one between now and the knockout rounds of the next Rugby World Cup.
Hamish Bidwell
25 Feb 2020, 16:29
The Ireland Italy game has effectively been called off as the government step in
Ireland's game against Italy is set to be called after the Irish government said it is their position that it 'should not go ahead…
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2020, 14:59
'It genuinely hurt': James O'Connor ready for Wallabies redemption in No. 10 jersey
Older, wiser and mentally stronger - James O'Connor would jump at a shot at playmaker redemption for the Wallabies.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 18:34
France reach highest world rankings position in six years following victory over Wales
The world rankings take on extra importance this year as teams are drawn into their 2023 World Cup pools in November.
Alex McLeod
24 Feb 2020, 17:08
New Zealand Rugby must scramble to ensure that Ardie Savea's long-term future isn't lost to the lure of the NRL
If Ardie Savea is lowkey thinking about a move to the NRL, you would hope that New Zealand Rugby are already devising a lowkey app…
Michael Pulman
24 Feb 2020, 16:46
Flankers at scrum-half and wings on the openside: is positional flexibility the next league-inspired innovation in rugby union?
Rugby union has never been afraid to borrow from league, and that is a trend which doesn't look like ending anytime soon.
Rhiannon Garth Jones
24 Feb 2020, 11:53
French flair must still exist in more structured approach, says Edwards
France made it three wins in a row with a pulsating 27-23 victory against reigning champions Wales on Saturday.
Chris Jones
24 Feb 2020, 7:45
Ma'a Nonu remains undefeated in United States as ex-All Blacks wing scores on MLR debut
Ma'a Nonu's San Diego Legion are flying high at the top of the MLR Western Conference standings with three wins from as many match…
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2020, 23:15
The man who laid the foundation for England's RWC destruction left his fingerprints all over Ireland win
England and their forwards excelled against Ireland under the tutelage of coach Matt Proudfoot. Is the South African's influence a…
Alex Shaw
23 Feb 2020, 15:46
England vs Ireland LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham.
RugbyPass
23 Feb 2020, 8:11
Kieran Read's replacements have already been found - but who will win the race to the black jersey?
New Zealand’s traditional post-World Cup exodus saw a number of experienced heads relocate off-shore at the end of 2019 but it's…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Feb 2020, 22:32
A surprise contender has emerged for the Wallabies 10 jersey
Grinning ear-to-ear after orchestrating Queensland Reds' record Super Rugby haul, James O'Connor says he's finally made his mind u…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 17:37
Meet the ripped Rebels halfback in contention for a maiden Wallabies call-up
Rebels halfback Ryan Louwrens has caught the eye of Wallabies officials after his blistering start to the Super Rugby season.
Online Editors
21 Feb 2020, 21:04
'The Rolls Royce of fullbacks': Calls for All Blacks selection grows louder as David Havili impresses again for Crusaders
David Havili's scintillating early Super Rugby form continued on Friday as he captained the Crusaders to a convincing 33-13 victor…
Alex McLeod
21 Feb 2020, 20:22
Cipriani admits planning to take his own life in emotional video
Danny Cipriani has released a video message today following the death of his ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack last Saturday.
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2020, 9:06
Boom or bust for Jones' bold England selection against Ireland in the Six Nations
There is an opportunity for England against Ireland in the Six Nations to re-establish themselves post-RWC, and Jones' unique sele…
Alex Shaw
21 Feb 2020, 7:38
'Some of what I've been reading will effect players' - Ex Wales wing hits out at 'armchair fans' and trolls
Former Wales international Tom James has addressed the “negativity” he has seen on social media following the announcement of …
Josh Raisey
21 Feb 2020, 7:09
How the big-name signings really went in Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby recently kicked off its third professional season in the United States, and this year is set to be bigger than …
Adam McQueen
21 Feb 2020, 5:42
Gone without a trace: All Blacks prop Tim Perry's secret retirement
Six-test All Blacks prop Tim Perry has called time on his rugby career in one of New Zealand sport's quietest retirements.
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 20:15
Former England star James Haskell's professional MMA debut has been announced
Former England and British and Irish Lions star James Haskell will make his professional mixed martial arts debut in London.
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 16:59
Folau no show at Barcelona training session
Israel Folau has pulled out of a Catalans training session with the Sydney Roosters in Barcelona.
Online Editors
20 Feb 2020, 16:13
Analysis: The evolution of George Ford
George Ford has always been a triple threat flyhalf, capable of splitting defences with his kicking, passing, or running game.
Rhiannon Garth Jones
20 Feb 2020, 11:49
Rugby 'rotten from the core' - retiring ex-Ireland lock signs off with a bang
Former Ireland lock Dan Touhy has said that rugby is “starting to look like it’s rotten from the core”, after announcing his…
Josh Raisey
20 Feb 2020, 11:12
Six Nations charity case? Hold fire and judge Italy in 2023
Italy haven't had the smoothest of journeys in the Guinness Six Nations, though there is growing evidence that they can turn it ar…
Alex Shaw
20 Feb 2020, 10:38
How the best club rugby team in the world and one of Australia's most respected universities are pairing up to nurture rugby's upcoming talent
The Crusaders have won 10 Super Rugby titles since the competition’s inception in 1996 and have featured in all but four post-se…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Feb 2020, 1:34
Outside back depth a blessing and a curse as Ben Lam the latest to slip through New Zealand's fingers
Ben Lam has been in fine form for the Hurricanes over the last three years but the national selectors have never come calling. Now…
Michael Pulman
19 Feb 2020, 17:11
NZR reveal new weight restricted club competition
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced an inaugural national club rugby competition, scheduled to kick off in May this year.
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 11:27
Wales confirm one of their toughest ever November series schedules
By the time Wayne Pivac’s side take on the Springboks, they will have faced every country in World Rugby’s top eleven - minus …
Online Editors
19 Feb 2020, 8:56
Jordan Petaia ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby season, July Test series in doubt
Jordan Petaia will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after scans confirmed the Wallabies centre will need surgery on his dis…
Online Editors
18 Feb 2020, 21:46
The ex-Springbok back row dreaming of a Test recall
Not since a 2013 match versus Scotland at Nelspruit has Arno Botha been capped by South Africa, but his current form at Munster hi…
Online Editors
18 Feb 2020, 13:46
Sevens postponements have Fiji fearing French-based stars won't make the Olympics
Gaining release of some world-class players from their clubs is now tougher as the Singapore and Hong Kong postponements have coun…
Chris Jones
18 Feb 2020, 13:15
Dane Coles may sometimes cross the line, but channelled aggression is exactly what the All Blacks need
Dane Coles, one of New Zealand's most penalised players, brings something unique to the fold that will be sorely missed when he fi…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Feb 2020, 22:54
British and Irish Lions weighing up three potential opponents for warm-up fixture
Coach Warren Gatland has revealed the British and Irish Lions are weighing up three potential opponents for a warm-up game before …
Tom Vinicombe
17 Feb 2020, 17:12
Pieter-Steph du Toit gets behind initiative aimed at delivering 'proper global season that works for everyone'
The world player of the year explains that while the International Rugby Players association were against World Rugby's Nations Ch…
Online Editors
17 Feb 2020, 4:23
'Even your own mother dumped you' - Brian Moore showcases vile message sent to him by Twitter troll
BBC rugby pundit Brian Moore has revealed a vile message sent to him by a critic on Twitter.
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 14:28
Wales could be about to abandon 60-cap rule - reports
Wales could be forced to abandon their 60 cap selection rules due to the ongoing injury crisis at flyhalf.
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 13:36
Scotland add two forwards and release another
Exeter Chiefs second-row Sam Skinner and Glasgow Warriors back-row Matt Fagerson were today (Sunday) added to the Scotland squad f…
Online Editors
16 Feb 2020, 4:39
Just one vote stopped former internationals from switching Test allegiances
The chairman of Pacific Rugby Players, Hale T-Pole, has revealed that one of rugby's most discussed potential eligibility law chan…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Feb 2020, 16:55
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